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Y952 CNV

2001 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 2001 Saab 9-390,711 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY952 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,619 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 106,619 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 103,743 miles

oil level low

exhaust shield insecure

noise comming from engine off side

Pass 2 Dec 2009 101,961 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 101,961 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 96,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

REAR FLEXI BRAKE FERRULS RUSTY

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,919 miles

ENGINE BREATHER PIPE INCOMPLEATE.

Fail 26 Sep 2006 91,919 miles

ENGINE BREATHER PIPE INCOMPLEATE.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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Y952 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2001 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 90,711 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y952 CNV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y952 CNV registered?

Y952 CNV is a 2001 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 July 2001.

Is Y952 CNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y952 CNV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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